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N55 POB

2026 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

85,128 mi
Last recorded85,128 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 POB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2026
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 85,128 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Rear brake backing plate badly corroded and my affect the operation off the handbrake advise replacing soon

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 82,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded (may affect the hand brake in the near future)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 82,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt alloy arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt alloy arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded (may affect the hand brake in the near future)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 82,504 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower and upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower and upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/front and o/s/ front upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2024 79,164 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 75,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (REAR ARM) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 75,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system TO HOSE (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (REAR ARM) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 73,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 71,265 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 69,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 68,992 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 65,003 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 64,924 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 61,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 55,872 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 55,831 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 50,956 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 50,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 43,117 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 36,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 28,902 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 21,711 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 15,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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N55 POB is a 2026 Mercedes-benz C in Blue. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N55 POB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 0 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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N55 POB is a 2026 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 August 2026.

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